Who are the new franchise owners?

Tom and Elizabeth Pentenburg have been matching job candidates with the best local employers through Spherion Staffing & Recruiting since 2009. Their original location is in Fort Wayne, Indiana. They currently own 10 Spherion Staffing offices and seven on-site employment offices across Indiana and Kentucky. Read more about the Pentenburg family and their history with Spherion.

Will I be let go because of this transition?

No! No one's employment will be terminated because of this ownership transition. If you have concerns about your employment status, please talk with your direct manager.

What do I need to do to continue to get paid?

The pay system we're using is changing from Avionte to Spherion NetWORK. You will need to establish an account on Spherion NetWORK by [DATE]. Instructions? Link to follow? Our ultimate goal is a smooth transition where no one's pay is delayed or omitted. If you experience any delay in getting your paycheck, please contact [EMAIL] or call your local office.

Is my local office changing addresses or closing?

With the exception of our Lima office, there are no plans to move locations or close any offices. The Lima office will be changing locations later this fall. We will notify all employees of the new address and post it on our website. Click on the link below to review the locations of each northwestern Ohio Spherion office.

Spherion NW Ohio Transition

Spherion's western Ohio network of staffing and recruiting agencies is under new management. This includes our locations in:
- Bellefontaine
- Dayton
- Findlay
- Lima
- Sidney
- St. Marys
We're still Spherion, your local staffing company dedicated to matching you with the best employers in the area. We're a national recruiting and staffing enterprise that blends the resources of a global talent company with the local insights of our independent franchise owners. A pioneer in the staffing industry, we’ve been providing companies with the workforce solutions they need for over 75 years while helping people find jobs and build careers where they can thrive.
Your employment status is not changing as a result of this transition.
ApplyOhio.com will be going offline in the near future. You can search for new assignments 24/7 at Spherion.com/jobs.
Your online hub for pay information is changing from Avionte to Spherion NetWORK. Log in to Spherion NetWORK here.

You have questions, and we have answers about this franchise ownership transition! Check out the answers below to commonly asked questions about Spherion Staffing & Recruiting in northwestern Ohio. If you don't see your question answered here, talk with your direct manager or call your local office.

Who are the new franchise owners?

Tom and Elizabeth Pentenburg have been matching job candidates with the best local employers through Spherion Staffing & Recruiting since 2009. Their original location is in Fort Wayne, Indiana. They currently own 10 Spherion Staffing offices and seven on-site employment offices across Indiana and Kentucky. Read more about the Pentenburg family and their history with Spherion.
Will I be let go because of this transition?

No! No one's employment will be terminated because of this ownership transition. If you have concerns about your employment status, please talk with your direct manager.
What do I need to do to continue to get paid?

The pay system we're using is changing from Avionte to Spherion NetWORK. You will need to establish an account on Spherion NetWORK by [DATE]. Instructions? Link to follow?

Our ultimate goal is a smooth transition where no one's pay is delayed or omitted. If you experience any delay in getting your paycheck, please contact [EMAIL] or call your local office.
Is my local office changing addresses or closing?

With the exception of our Lima office, there are no plans to move locations or close any offices. The Lima office will be changing locations later this fall. We will notify all employees of the new address and post it on our website. Click on the link below to review the locations of each northwestern Ohio Spherion office.
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A New Chapter for Northwestern Ohio

Meet the Pentenburgs

Spherion Staffing in Bellefontaine, Dayton, Findlay, Lima, Sidney and St. Marys is now under the leadership and franchise ownership of existing Spherion franchisees Tom and Elizabeth Pentenburg. The Pentenburgs are excited about continuing to drive careers and grow businesses in the region. Read about their Spherion journey and how they plan to continue the Schulte family legacy.

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